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Timely response to water-main break crucial

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Tuesday January 14, 2014 5:00 AM

On behalf of the OhioHealth family, we extend our sincere thanks to the city of Columbus,
including the Department of Public Utilities, for doing such an incredible job getting us through
one of the coldest spells in our city’s history.

The water-main break that occurred on Jan. 6 and closed several roads and businesses Downtown
also had the potential to affect patients, staff and operations at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center.
Needless to say, we began preparing immediately for various scenarios that could have affected the
delivery of care to our patients and the community.

However, thanks to the immediate and effective action of Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Public
Utilities Director Greg Davies, deputy chief of staff Christie Angel and the many workers who
braved bitter cold and long hours, we were able to continue caring for the patients at Grant that
night.

We also would like to recognize and thank the Pleasant Township Fire Department, Franklin County
Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security and the Central Ohio Trauma System for their
support and assistance as well.

The cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness demonstrated the strength of our city’s
leadership and staff and their commitment to the residents of Columbus.